The Research Data Analyst will join a collaborative and exciting team of researchers at the F.I. Proctor Foundation studying eye diseases in the U.S. and internationally. Researchers at the F.I. Proctor Foundation conduct randomized controlled trials and large epidemiological studies on ocular diseases that can cause blindness. The epidemiological studies involve large administrative databases, and the trials involve domestic and international collaboration. This position requires an employee with excellent communication and organizational skills who is skilled with working with large databases, including data extraction and application of advanced statistical methods including causal inference model techniques.
The Research Data Analyst will be an integral member of the research team by helping to develop research questions as well as executing them from the design through manuscript stage. Data extraction requires strong knowledge of SQL, and a high skill level with conducting analyses using the R programming language. Experience with large administrative databases is a plus, including claims and electronic health records. The employee should show a strong interest in clinical research and a desire to contribute to the state of knowledge on the prevention, treatment, and correlates of disease.
The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.
Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.
The salary range for this position is $69,000 - $100,200 (Annual Rate).
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DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

The F.I. Proctor Foundation for Research in Ophthalmology at UCSF is committed to engaging in research activities and providing state-of-the-art patient care that address infectious and inflammatory diseases that cause blindness. The mission is the prevention of blindness worldwide through research and teaching focused on infectious and inflammatory eye disease.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• BA/BS degree with a major in related field (e.g. biostatistics, public health, epidemiology) or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One (1) or more years of related work experience
• Demonstrated proficiency with statistical software packages (R)
• Knowledge of numerous R packages, including tidyverse, kable, and shiny
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Working knowledge of various study designs and implementation strategies.
• Working knowledge of database creation and management.
• Experience and ability to work and interact positively with people from diverse backgrounds
• Organized and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Independence, planning, and decision-making abilities to complete assigned duties
• Detail oriented; works with a high level of accuracy

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate degree in epidemiology, biostatistics, statistics, public health, or related field.
• Understanding of HIPAA and IRB approval process
• Knowledge of medical and scientific terminology
• Two (2) or more years of experience in project management or clinical research
• Three (3) or more years of related work experience
• Experience in writing, editing, and reviewing scientific manuscripts
• Experience conducting literature reviews and writing scientific papers
• Experience in clinical research or demonstrated research or training experience that translates into a clinical research setting

Please refer the Job description for details